08 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
1
A long editorial urges readers to think soberly about yellow fever fears in Shreveport, arguing the disease is overblown and quarantine harms commerce. It shifts to political commentary on the recent Caddo primary, praising Ward Two figures and noting Breazeale’s campaign, with anecdotes about voters, officials, and local candidates.
General local market report lists cotton grades with prices and a broad range of provisions and commodities. Includes cotton grades Good Ordinary through Good Middling, vegetable and staple goods such as flour, cornmeal, crackers, coffee, sugar, molasses, bags, and hay, plus live poultry, eggs, butter, and several animal hides and wool categories with unit prices. Also notes specific regional items like Arkansas prairie hay and Texas hay, with assorted per-unit costs and bulk lots.
In September the speaker reports record bales of cotton received and groceries sold with up to date cash transactions. He touts free storage and free commission as a new depart ure, claiming lower prices benefit shippers and invite more business. He denounces old methods, urges farmers to ship to him, and argues that no single buyer controls Shreveport cotton. He emphasizes thirty five years in business and independence from outside influence.
W. B. Ogilvie advertises trade mark clothing with perfectly fitting, distinguished suits. The copy touts quality materials, style, finish, and fit, claiming unique value in town and reasonable prices. Located at 502 Texas Street, opposite the courthouse.
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